Most Wanted Latin Saints Filberto Bravo

Chicago street gang killer at large

ILLINOIS FUGITIVE NEWS -- A Latin
Saints street gang member, Filberto Bravo is most
wanted for the homicide of Juan Olmedo
who was a passenger in a vehicle when he was shot to death. Olmedo
was traveling in the 1300 block of West 49th Street, located in the
"Back of the Yards" neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The Back of
the Yards is a known territory for criminal activity perpetrated by
Latin Saints street gang members.

Charged in Cook County Circuit Court with First Degree Murder,
Bravo was arrested and released on bond pending trial. However,
Bravo failed to appear at a scheduled court appearance and is now
being sought by Chicago FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF),
after he was charged Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution. Bravo is
believed to have fled Illinois in late 2001.

According to police, on September 23, 2001, Filberto Bravo was
driving his vehicle on West 49th Street when his cousin, Crisino
Bravo exchanged gang signs with rival gang's vehicle. Crisino
Bravo, believing the other vehicle belonged to members of Folks
alliance, then fired six shots into the vehicle hitting Olmedo in
the head with one round. Crisino Bravo was apprehended and charged
with firing the shots that killed Juan Olmedo.

Filberto Bravo is described as:

Birth Date: 1983

Height: 68 inches

Weight: 130 pounds

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Black

Sex: Male

Race: Hispanic

Filberto Bravo should be considered armed and dangerous. Even
though this fugitive has an extensive criminal record, he should
still be considered innocent of his involvement in this
homicide until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone having information as to fugitive Filberto
Bravo whereabouts is asked to call the Chicago FBI at
312-421-6700 or your law enforcement agency. If outside the United
States, please contact the nearest American Consulate or
Embassy.